John Reid

On 5/28/2024 at 8:56 PM, BETSY DOLL said:

So i just read this toilet etiquette on a post!! Do not flush any wet wipes or baby wipes down the toilet. Put them in the garbage can. No sanitary products either. Put in a bag.ask for more bags.

nothing flushes except the thin TP tha Carnival has on board. Otherwise your cabin might get flooded!!!

lol

Just read this? Unknown before the reading?

Is that the lol part?

On 5/29/2024 at 2:26 AM, Old Fart Cruisers said:

On most ships, you wouldn't be able to read the sign when you are sitting on the throne, since it's posted on the wall above said thrown.  That is, unless you are sitting backwards.

Do you approach the commode with your eyes closed? Do you "back-in" from the door? Does your bung orifice make that beeping sound when in reverse? Enquiring minds want to know.

On 3/19/2024 at 8:57 AM, eas2225 said:

We've been on the Pride 7 times, and also sailed on the Legend and Miracle, her sister ships.

 

David's Steakhouse is our favorite and we go at least twice per sailing.  If you go the first night, you can get a free bottle of wine, which in my opinion isn't the best, but you can purchase any other bottle they have for half off.  Great deal!

 

MDR food has always been good, and they have the best by far Maitre D, Ken Byrne, who sings Sinatra and is very talented.  I just hope he'll be on your cruise.

 

Alchemy bar has a fun vibe and if you don't see anything on their menu that interests you, just tell your alchemist what you like, citrus or berry flavors, savory or sweet, whatever,  and they'll come up with something delicious!

 

Be sure to get a Guy's Burger and something from the Blue Iguana!

 

If you're looking for a quiet, out of the way area to read or relax, on Deck 3 Forward is the Sunset Garden, which fits the bill. 

 

The Pride never seems crowded anywhere, except maybe the theater, so get there a little early.

 

Most of all, enjoy your cruise and make lots of memories with your daughter and grandson.

Updates:

David's is gone, as is David, and the bottle of wine deal. It is now Fahrenheit 555 with a price bump.

Ken Byrne has gone the way of the statue of David. He was GREAT, but he is gone. I don't know if it is permanent; I know he lives/lived in the Baltimore are and wanted to work from there. I found the new Maitre D' evasive when explaining an unannounced change in the early dinner time from when the cruises were booked. No updates came in advance.

I had sailed on Pride five times previous to my 4/28/24 cruise. I have 41 cruises on five different lines. Pride has been the ONLY ship I choose set dining. Had always been the dinners I liked most. On the 4/28 cruise, I went to the dining room the first night - only. Not what it was in many respects.

The lunch and breakfast buffets were fine. Dinner was the worst I have ever encountered. Only three of their four stations were open at night. One was the Deli for sandwiches; one was for pay shellfish meals, and only one with actual dinner food. The Pride stations are quite small, so there are very limited choices. Broccoli and carrots (mixed together) were the only non-starch vegetable offered.

One night they were carving turkey. The "dressing" they offered was large chunks of their stale crusted breads, covered with a white, milk like liquid to soften. If you're old enough, think Pablum. And no cranberry sauce.

And I am not a picky eater. A can of Chef Boyardee ravioli with some Velvet melted is da' bomb for me. The evening buffet was terrible. Surprising since breakfast and lunch were good.

On the other hand:

Yes, good, quick eats at Guys and Iguana. 

The two SeaDay brunches were great.

The ship is in very good shape and I have always liked its design. One of my favorites.

The public area are very good.

Cruise director's entertainment staff were great. 

One of the pools is salt water. Far superior as a disinfectant. Feels great during and after a swim.

Good mattresses; second only to Princess.

Air conditioning worked well, and I like it cool.

They still do the Wobble and Cupid Shuffle at the sailaway gathering! Always a plus.

Would I give Pride another try - sure - if it sailing out of Baltimore again (I can drive there in two hours, and there is no easier port) and if dining reviews show improvement.

I hope that happens; I really like the ship itself.

Sailed Pride recently. Preordered two six-packs of Diet Pepsi. It was delivered as one 12-pack. Also ordered and received a 12-pack of bottled water.

1 hour ago, Umwakichwa said:

I second JMAE and there’s a third channel announced today but I’m also confused because I found this https://www.norfolk.gov/6030/Cruises and I live in Norfolk and they are talking like the pride is returning here from its current cruise (the morning news likes to broadcast with the Norfolk port in the background and they talk about the ships coming/going) so as the above poster says, hopefully some kind of confirmation from carnival soon regarding what the plan will be….

That's crossed my mind, also. How would turnaround be handled with a port shift?

For those who have sailed out of Norfolk on Pride or Legend or those about to sail Pride out of Norfolk . . .

HELP!

For my 4/28 sailing on Pride, we had been notified that we would get an update email one-week before sailing. Well, we got the email yesterday and it is completely useless and lacking information.

1. The only itinerary you can access from the email is the original, listing departure from Baltimore.

2. There is NO mention anywhere of a Norfolk departure.

3. Thinking I would get insight from the parking info button, I clicked. It lists all Carnival ports and their available parking.

4, The button for Cedar Grove contains outdated information with NO adjustment/update for the current situation.

The sailing is in 6 days and we have NO relevant information from Carnival!

Might anyone who has recently sailed after being rescheduled to Norfolk or anyone who is about to sail Pride able to fill in the blanks?

Help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

So, the recommendation from Carnival to drop luggage at the terminal and then go park is not a good option?

I can pull up a map of the harbor area. Where is the Carnival recommended parking?

Have there been porters at the parking area to collect ship luggage or do they expect it to be lugged aboard the buses?

Thanks for any and all help.

On 1/6/2024 at 7:49 PM, handbellplayer said:

We reserved the Beach Club on our first post-COVID cruise as a treat to ourselves for about $80./pp.  It was barely worth that, in my opinion.  On our upcoming Adventure cruise in May, it is priced at $337/pp.  When I told my husband, he asked, "Have they added hookers of something?" 😀

And expensive hookers at that!

1 hour ago, lenquixote66 said:

I wish we had the opportunity to meet on a cruise.We would have had great conversations .

For sure, Len, for sure.

On 12/12/2023 at 2:57 PM, lenquixote66 said:

Free future cruise raffles 

Hi, Len!

My wife used to like going to the raffles in the spas before sail away and hope to win something. We went to one on an Allure cruise and won a two-day inaugural cruise on Harmony when it came to the U.S. It was fantastic; invited guests only. No expenses; SeaPass cards were never asked for except for specialty restaurants in the evening. It wasn't cruising full, so we were able to go to 5 shows in the two days. Even a limited amount of photos were included. And we each received a really nice, sturdy good-sized travel bag. I still use it to bring my two twelve-packs of soda onboard. I'd like another shot at something like that.

Jason Liberty

1 hour ago, Ashland said:

Since when did your C&A level have anything to do with WaterPark Cabanas ??

When I go to the Cruise Planner, it's listed in the price. You'll have to check with RCI on the since when.

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57 minutes ago, GimmeOcean said:

Got them for $38.99 ea. during Black Friday for my upcoming cruise 12/3 (50% off). Low enough to make it an impulse purchase to at least check it out once.

Hey, Clifton Parker!

I had originally paid $88.98, but it dropped to the same $38.99 (as it should since we are on the same cruise. I canceled and rebooked. 

I also saw that waterpark cabanas are on sale for diamond + for $288.98. It comes with 6 admission tickets.

The reason behind this downgrade in customer service???

Seems to correspond to so many current downgrades and pricing increases.

Liberty - and I don't mean Mutual!

I always put sunglasses on them.

5 hours ago, smokeybandit said:

Did you tell your waiter? Or just complain here?

What a pithy observation. A modern day Oscar Wilde or Dorothy Parker.

26 minutes ago, skynight said:

Yes, for items they have stocked at their bar.

 

• The package may be used on our private islands, all food and beverage venues, and other areas such as the theater or public spaces that offer beverage service.

Thanks.

Hello again, kids.

I'm doing a B2B in late January, and each leg stops at Princess Cay.

Are the drink benefits of the Plus package valid for use there?

Thanks.

3 hours ago, Husky1987 said:

If only there were three other threads to discuss this topic.

Yet, you clicked to join in. 

14 minutes ago, dreaminofcruisin said:

 

You just need your medallion to buy tokens from the machine in the laundry room to be used in the washers and dryers. It will then be added to your account. The token machines don't always seem to be working, so it's a good idea to go get your tokens before you actually want to do your laundry....just in case....

Thanks!

Hi, folks.

I've done three Princess cruises in the past. Each was a seven-day itinerary, so laundry was not an issue.

I have a back-to-back on the Caribbean Princess starting January 21.

What method/s of payment are accepted at the laundry.

Thanks in advance.

I got COVID on Adventure last September!

Hi kids,

I wanted to check to see if anyone who has purchased the Cocoa Beach Club pass has had difficulty in finding open chairs/umbrellas.

Thanks in advance.

5 hours ago, lenquixote66 said:

I was reading your long post.My wife and I and then with our kids vacationed every summer in Lake George and made side trips to surrounding areas.We were at the Painted Pony Dude Ranch in 1974 I believe.

We have relatives in Fairfax County,Va. On a cruise in 2015 on the Grandeur we were having a conversation with a woman and during the course of same she mentioned. that she worked at a school.We said that one of our relatives worked at that school.It turned out that our niece was her onetime baby sitter.

On ever cruise that we have been on we have met at least one person that we shared something in common with.

Len, though we haven't met, I know by the roll calls that we have been on several of the same sailings. Anthem, Grandeur, Enchantment. The coincidences continue:

Born in Manhattan, East Harlem, long ago!

Moved to Long Island in 1960, New Hyde Park

Taught at Oceanside Junior High School - 74-78

Worked at the Painted Pony the extended summer of 1971, long before Rachel Ray intruded on the area.

My friends were running the Cabin in the Pines Restaurant on 9N just a mile for so east of the Pony entrance.

Visited friends in the Lake George, Stony Creek, Lake Luzerne, Round Lake, Clifton Park areas.

Moved to Fairfax County, VA, in 1978

Worked for FCPS for 28 years, retiring in July, 2006. 

Chantilly HS, West Springfield HS, Lake Braddock HS, Carl Sandburg MS, Robinson High School, Human Resources.

Now, any Delaware connections?

3 hours ago, VernRDH said:

John- that is a fantastic story! I live half a mile from Van Patten golf course and I work in Colonie. 

Yes "downtown" Clifton Park is built up and there are tons of hotels for sure.  But it is a nice place to live. 

I have always liked it there and still wonder "what if?".